BMW 2 series 2013 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Body: | Cabrio | Sedan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 180 HP | |
| Torque: | 270 NM | 250 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| BMW 2 series engine produces 4 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 20 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| 610 km with real consumption | 890 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Front-wheel drive cars (Volkswagen Passat) have better traction on slippery roads and when climbing hills, better fuel economy, and are less expensive to purchase. On the disadvantage side, FWD cars usually have less towing capacity, poorer acceleration and harder handling. Rear-wheel drive cars (BMW 2 series) have better handling on dry roads, better acceleration, more even weight distribution and more fun to drive. RWD is also better for towing large loads. The cons of rear-wheel drive are less interior and trunk space and more difficulty maneuvering in wet and snowy conditions. | |||
| BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine: Until 2015, engines used to have problems with the timing chain guides, which have been resolved over time. Other problems with this engine are the oil pump performance and its drive chain, as well as cracking ...  More about BMW 2 sērija 2013 2.0 engine | |||
| Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.43 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.46 m | |
| BMW 2 series is smaller. BMW 2 series is 34 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 6 cm narrower, while the height of BMW 2 series is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 280 litres | 586 litres | |
| Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. BMW 2 series has 306 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | below average | |
| Volkswagen Passat has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 2 series has serious deffects in 40 percent more cases than Volkswagen Passat, so Volkswagen Passat quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 15 400 | 14 800 | |
| Pros and Cons: |  | Volkswagen Passat has 
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